I do not support the use of taxpayers funds to purchase foodland for industrial purposes when available greenfields already exist in Glanbrook and Ancaster.

I seriously question the shortage of available industrial employment lands as justification for the Aerotropolis.

I believe job creation strategies should be implemented where people live and have access to reliable public transit services, and am supportive of green economy jobs within the existing urban boundaries where people already live, work and play.

I am supportive of initiatives to reclaim brownfields and permanently resolve the related issues so these properties can be used to increase the tax base.

I call upon the Mayor and all Councillors to immediately withdraw support for the Aerotropolis, to avoid spending $300,000 to defend this financially irresponsible project at the Ontario Municipal Board.